How to Remove Documents From the Start Menu on XP
In Windows XP, the "Documents" folder stores personal text files created under your main user profile. It also stores subfolders containing access to your pictures, music and Internet downloads. If you share your Windows account with other users, this could raise potential privacy concerns, as this data is disclosed to others. Thankfully, you may disable the "Documents" shortcut from displaying by modifying its respective registry or Group Policy settings.
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Instructions
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Windows XP Home
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Go to "Start" and click "Run." Type "Regedt32" and press "Enter" to open the Registry Editor.
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Go to the following series of subfolders from the left pane: "Hkey_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer."
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Double-click the "NoRecentDocsMenu" entry. Input the number "1" into the "Value Data" field.
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Click "OK" and restart your computer to apply all settings.
Windows XP Professional
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Go to "Start" and click "Run." Type "Gpedit.msc" and press "Enter" to launch the Group Policy screen.
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Expand the "User Configuration" entry from the pane options to the left.
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Expand the "Administrative Templates" directory. Click the "Start Menu and Taskbar" subfolder.
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Double-click to launch the "Remove Documents Menu From Start Menu" entry.
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Click "Enabled" from the main Settings tab. Click "OK" and restart your computer to effectively apply all settings.
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Tips & Warnings
To determine whether you are running Windows XP Home or Professional edition, right-click "My Computer" from the Start menu and select "Properties."
